Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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